The launch of new product lines and the expansion of the nationwide coverage by the addition of a new distribution partner will form the basis of Gorenje’s growth on the domestic market, according to the company’s general manager, Tone Prislan. The company saw its turnover rise by 20% to 17.5 mil…
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Domestic Appliance News
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It’s A Perspex Invasion!
Every year Electrolux run their design awards in a search fro new ideas and directions on appliance design and this year’s candidates, like most, are somewhat off the wall. The latest to be revealed is a modular concept fridge design known as nFridge. From what we can see it looks to be a lot of …
Whirlpool Want To Entertain Us
Study the technology press for any length of time and one thing you hear about repeatedly is mythical “convergence” products, Basically two or more bits of technology wrapped into one device. It was almost inevitable that, one day, whitegoods would also become afflicted, meet Whirlpool’s “Central…
Techtronic Industries To Complete US Hoover Acquisition
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. today announced that it will complete its acquisition of the Hoover floor care business from Whirlpool Corporation when the transaction closes on January 31, 2007 pursuant to the terms of the definitive purchase agreement announced December 7, 2006. TTI is combining…
ASDA Launches Online Electricals
Asda which is now of course part of the American Walmart Group is set to launch an online electrical store it is reported today. According to MarketingWeek the supermarket giant is to capture a 5% slice of the UK’s £1.9bn online electrical market, by 2012.
Quite Possibly The Ugliest Washing Machine… Ever!
We always thought that the old Dyson washing machine was the ugliest washer that we’d ever seen and, in all honesty, we didn’t think that the humble washing machine could be made more unattractive. Samsung and designer Andre Kim have proved we were wrong.
Whirlpool Launches Central Water Filtration System
With the perennial demand for cleaner, better quality water for the home and family no matter where you live, Ecodyne LLC — licensed manufacturer of the Whirlpool Gold(R) Central Water Filtration System — announced today the release of the new Central Water Filtration System that’s effective, a…
Beko’s top tips for a cleaner Spring
Spring cleaning your kitchen doesn’t need to be a last minute frenzy this year. Beko, one of the UK’s leading home appliance brands, has come up with some top tips to not only take the hassle out of cleaning your kitchen but also to ensure that you get the best results.
Iranian Home Appliance Exports To Grow By 50%
The nation’s export of home appliances by the end of the year (Iranian year ends March 20) will increase by 50 percent compared to the year before, noted on Wednesday, Minister of Mines and Industries Alireza Tahmasbi. Nevertheless, its share in the total non-oil exports from the country is not s…
Bertazzoni Expands Into North America
Synchronized with evolving design trends, Bertazzoni, the leading Italian manufacturer of precision-engineered kitchen lifestyle products, announced its expansion into North America today. Coinciding with the family-owned company’s 125-year anniversary, Bertazzoni is launching its sophisticated l…